Tonkin Expeditionary Corps - Officers Killed in Action

Officers Killed in Action

  • Captain Gravereau, 2nd Legion Battalion (Tay Hoa, 4 February 1885)

  • 2nd Lieutenant Bossant, marine infantry (Bac Vie, 12 February 1885)

  • 2nd Lieutenant Émile Portier, 111th Line Battalion (Dong Dang, 23 February 1885)

  • Captain Tailland, marine infantry (Hoa Moc, 2 March 1885)

  • 2nd Lieutenant Rene Normand, 111th Line Battalion (Bang Bo, 24 March 1885)

  • Doctor Raynaud, 111th Line Battalion (Bang Bo, 24 March 1885)

  • Captain Cotter, 2nd Legion Battalion (Bang Bo, 24 March 1885)

  • Captain Brunet, 3rd Legion Battalion (Bang Bo, 24 March 1885)

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